Triathlon and Campaign 5K/Half Marathon Were Successes!

Athletic fund raising is in the air at Covenant Point with two exciting events in the past two months: our 13th annual triathlon fundraiser, and our first -ever partnership with the Chicago Half Marathon/5K. Together, they have raised over $15,000 to benefit the mission and ministry of Covenant Point!

On Sunday, September 9, 2012 we held our first fundraising effort in conjunction with the Chicago Half Marathon/5K.  The runners woke up early and headed down to the start line and tent area at Chicago’s Jackson Park to get ready for the event.  The day was an exciting reunion of staff, families, and campers as we raced to raise funds for the final stretch of the Chuck Frasier Memorial Campaign.  The funds raised have built an onsite director’s home, and are building an endowment that invests in young leaders through our internship program. We were able to get a tent from the race in the main race area, which was nice to have a place to relax and catch up pre-race, as well as post-race.    We had about 38 people race in total–10 running the half-marathon– and funds are still rolling in for the remaining 18% of the Chuck Frasier Memorial Campaign.

Our tent, and many of the participants/spectators.

Pete Nelson, Tyler Nelson, and Joanna Vetter

Caitrin Nordstrom cheers at the finish line.

Half marathoner, Lynn Mecher nears the finish line.

Johanna Sparrman, Dustin Johnson, and Natalie Swanson at the start of the 5K.

We also had our 13th Annual Triathlon on August 5, 2012.  This year’s athletes raised over $10,000, designated toward special needs ministries at CPBC – allowing us to hire specialized staff, additional staff, make structural improvements for handicap access, and create new programs to minister to children and families with special needs. More Triathlon Pictures Here